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« on: September 10, 2009, 12:22:51 pm »

hi i was wanting to know which is best chain setup or kennel i would also like to see pis of both thanks
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2009, 12:39:33 pm »

Lots of good pics in this post and many scattered throughout the entire board... http://www.easttexashogdoggers.com/forum/index.php?topic=8529.0

I would personally never chain or cable my dogs, not worth the risk to me. Wink
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2009, 12:48:43 pm »

I have my dogs in 12 x 12 kennels.  If I had some big shade trees, my dogs would be on 10-20' chains.

If they are on a 20' chain, the dog has 1256 sq ft

10' chain = 314 sq ft

12x12 kennel = 144 sq ft

The 20' chains give the dogs plenty of room to exercise, and the waste in not in such a confined area, as in a kennel.

I guess one can argue benefits on both side though. The kennels are good for keeping bitches in heat from being bred and no digging with a concrete or wood floor.



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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2009, 12:59:37 pm »

Chris, I like that math and that is why I prefer chains and ariel (sp) cable runs vs kennels for daily use...I am fortunate to have plenty of shade trees for my dogs all day. I do have a few kennels for pups and gyps in heat.
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« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2009, 01:04:12 pm »

My kennel setup is a row of 4 x 8 kennels on concrete with a metal roof. There are ten kennels in the row and the top is about 8 feet tall. I let my dogs run every day in the half acre dog yard surounding the kennel ( 2 x 4 horse fence to keep them in). I hunt them or work cattle with the cowdogs every chance I get which is 2-4 times a week. I think they stay in pretty good shape doing this!
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« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2009, 01:39:54 pm »

Sorry I do nto have any pic with me, (Im at work) but we chain all of our dogs. We have about 20-25 head mostly woods dogs.
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2009, 02:56:22 pm »

i use kennels 6ft by 20ft.  all chain-link 6ft tall.  half concrete half dirt.  tin over the concrete, over the dirt left uncovered.  all houses are raised about 2 ft.
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« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2009, 03:18:57 pm »

hi thanks for the tips i have a few kennels but i was  realy wanting to see some chain set ups as my whole yard is fenced in and i have pleanty of shade trees
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2009, 06:46:30 pm »

Yall are lucky....to have trees.....and grass.
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« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2009, 07:14:00 pm »

i hate cleaning kennels,,  so my dogs stay on chains till it gets real cold then go to kennels...
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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2009, 08:40:19 pm »

i prefer chains. i have a couple of kennels. i handle my dogs on the chain much more.kenneled dogs get a pat on the head at feeding time.i use a chain and flat roof dog houses so they can jump on top if they want.
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